Summary
Gregory Lynn, accused of murdering missing camper Carol Clay, remains in custody after his second bail application is denied by Chief Justice Richard Niall in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Lynn, who has been in remand since November 2021, argued for bail on the grounds of exceptional circumstances, citing fears for his safety and poor prison conditions. However, the Chief Justice dismissed these claims, stating that Lynn did not demonstrate sufficient justification for his release.
During the brief hearing, which lasted approximately 15 minutes, the prosecution did not formally argue against the risk of Lynn accessing firearms or an airport, despite acknowledging his qualifications as a pilot. Lynn's defense contended that he had faced attacks from fellow inmates, but the Chief Justice concluded that his conditions in jail did not meet the threshold for exceptional circumstances. Lynn's retrial is scheduled for May next year, following the overturning of his previous conviction for the murder of Clay.
Show Notes
Accused high country killer Gregory Lynn has lost his second bid for freedom and will remain behind bars as he awaits a retrial for the alleged murder of missing camper Carol Clay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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